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Kantanka Automobile is playing a key role in the organisation of the Tour du Ghana 2026, after being named the official vehicle sponsor of the race. As part of its support for the 12th edition of the Tour du Ghana, Kantanka is providing pick-up vehicles to support the logistical and operational activities of the race. The partnership places Kantanka, one …

Story by Isaac Mortey and Derek Nii Asai Ankrah Ghana’s national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, is drawing support from every direction as it prepares for the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) World Cup in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, from November 13 to 22. At the centre is the Ghana Football Association’s activation of funds under …

The Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) has engaged 315 students from five schools in the Upper West Region as part of its nationwide Regional Taekwondo Awareness Campaign, which aims to bring the sport closer to schools and communities while promoting discipline, physical fitness and youth development. The third edition of the campaign was held on Friday, 30 October 2026, at the …

Harry Kane has become the first English footballer in 25 years to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or, claiming the top individual honour at a ceremony in London. The Bayern Munich striker was recognised after an outstanding season in which he scored an impressive 73 goals for club and country. His achievement makes him the first English winner since Michael Owen, …

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has donated GH¢10,000 to Ghana’s national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, as part of efforts to boost their morale ahead of the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico. Mr Assafuah made the donation during a visit to the team at their hotel in Achimota, Accra, where he …

As the Ghana Cricket Association heads towards its October 24, 2026 election, the sport’s record, leadership choices and future demand urgent scrutiny. By Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey A sport at a crossroads Ghana cricket has known periods of promise, progress and international ambition. From the eras associated with Ras Bhingi and Vanderpuye Orgle to the presidency of Prof. William Ampofo, …

The acting Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Professor Emmanuel Osei Sarpong, has acknowledged engineering defects at the Accra Sports Stadium, saying the authority is considering whether to renovate the existing facility or construct a new one.Prof. Sarpong said the NSA was assessing the stadium’s structural and infrastructure challenges, adding that the necessary repairs would have to be undertaken …

Ghana’s Black Queens made a strong start to their 2028 CAF Women’s Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament campaign, defeating Mauritius 3-0 in the first leg of the second round at the Côte d’Or National Sports Complex. The victory marked Ghana’s opening game of the qualifying campaign, with Margaret Agyapomaa making her competitive debut for the Black Queens. Head coach Kim Lars …

All 54 African football associations have unanimously endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid to serve another term as head of world football in 2027. The decision was reached at the CAF Strategy Conference in Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cabo Verde, where presidents of all 54 CAF member associations met with CAF President Patrice Motsepe and Mr Infantino to discuss the …

Suspended National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah says he will not appear before Parliament to answer allegations against him until the Ghana Police Service concludes its investigation into the matter. In a statement issued through his lawyer on Thursday, October 8, Mr Ampofo Ankrah said appearing before Parliament while the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is conducting an …